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Gluten-Free Black Bean Brownies

This recipe appealed for 2 reasons. Firstly Goan’s use beans to make sweets/desserts like Doce de Grao (Gluten-free Coconut Bars), Gorchem( Moong Dal Pudding with coconut milk),Atoll (Rice and split pea pudding)and secondly I try to eat gluten-free often. I had to try this recipe 3 times till I got it right (according to my oh so humble opinion 🙂 ) and along the way I came up with a cupcakes recipe. My kids enjoyed these brownie as long as they did not know they were made with black beans but after overhearing my conversation with a friend they just decided it was not to cool to eat black bean brownie no more.

My recipe is made with reduced sugar. Here are a few variations you can make.

Reblogged this on Sandra McCall and commented:
Thanks goes to Nandini of Goa for this fascinating recipe. To cut out the processed cane sugar and oil try it with the avocado and date replacements as she suggests. Delicious!

Great recipe Nandini. I’ve made these black bean brownies quite a few times, (although I have never added avocado to it), but I sure love that idea. I also like the cupcake idea, they do taste wonderful don’t they? Your cupcake tower looks just beautiful 🙂

I spent some time in Puerto Rico and sometimes people would serve me a sweet bean dish that I loved. I’ve often thought of combining black beans with chocolate – two of my favorite foods. And cashews . . . three of my favorite foods!

Nandini,
I have a niece who needs to eat gluten-free, so I’m always interested in gluten-free recipes. This one sounds great and I too enjoyed the “Mount Brownie” pic.

Also I want to thank you for your like of my “Lobster Tale” post – much appreciated.

Awhile back I had asked if it would be ok with you if I featured your caramel bread pudding recipe in my “Mom’s Recipe Box” series. I wanted to wait for autumn. In that autumn has arrived – if it’s still ok with you I will plan to post your recipe soon? Please let me know.

Thank You so much Jackie. I am happy you liked my recipe. I hope your niece will enjoy it as well. With regards to the blog post you surely can go ahead and share it. That is very kind of you. Take Care and have a great day Jackie 🙂

It’s that man again. MAMMA MIA! GLUTEN FREE black bean brownies look FANTABULOUS. Your arrangement of the brownies in the photo, looks like a miniature model of a tower, I am FASCINATED. Gluten free brownies is a healthy way of consuming food ,I guess. I also like the idea of AVOCADO as a substitute for oil, and the MEDJOOL DATES for sugar. And if I may say this, besides being a good CHEF, You are also a GOOD DIETITIAN. My spouse LOVES HER CHOCOLATE BROWNIES TO BITS, if You pardon the expression. Last week She baked Her own chocolate brownies at home, they looked FABULOUS. But the only DOWNSIDE was that She forgot to add sugar. WHAT A CATASTROPHE/DISASTER. Fingers crossed the next time She makes some chocolate brownies, I am hoping She will add some sugar. Now She has got a new recipe in the shape of Your gluten free black bean brownies, which will keep Her on Her toes, And finally, I in turn am looking forward to some BRILLIANT brownies, courtesy NANDINI.

Bonjour Monsieur Stan. I am happy to know that you liked the recipe. Hoping that Mrs Stan may give it a try 🙂 Thank You for your kind words as always. Pope Francisco is visiting the US which is awesome and has created a lot of positive buzz out here. You too both have a great weekend. God Bless Nandini